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Demystifying the Overreliance on Tax Filings as Predictive of Future Results

NonProfit PRO

Many nonprofits make a serious error in thinking that the annual reporting of how the sector’s doing is predictive of the future. In reality, external factors such as changes in the economy, donor expectations, and leadership, have a much more significant impact on a nonprofit's future performance.

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7 PAC Reporting Errors Your Filing Software Should Help You Avoid

EveryAction

Whether you''ve been filing reports for years or managing your first PAC, you understand the crucial role that filing software plays in making sure the numbers always come out right. fundraising software compliance'

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Form 990: What You Need to Know About Filing for Your Nonprofit

sgEngage

The Form 990 Series is a specifically designed tax form that most nonprofit organizations will need to file annually. Beyond the fact that it’s a requirement, however, there are a number of other benefits to filing as well—such as increased credibility in the eyes of donors and volunteers. Which 990 Form(s) Should I File?

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Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Filing Your Form 990

sgEngage

Your tax-exempt status may keep you from having to file traditional tax returns, but maintaining the designation comes with its own labyrinth of forms, requirements, and deadlines. Here are nine common mistakes Nikita and her team at Tax990 see nonprofits make when filing their form 990s.

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Blackbaud Luminate Online® Benchmark Report Highlights

sgEngage

The 16th annual Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmark Report is here! We look forward to this report every year. To encourage you to download and read the full report , we are sharing a few highlights we think you will find particularly compelling. Unsubscribe rates did not change much.

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Reimagining the nonprofit annual report

Candid

The annual report has long been considered a must-have for nonprofit compliance and donor stewardship. Over the last five years, Candid has re-imagined our annual report approach to be more efficient and result in a more useful product that goes beyond compliance to support donor stewardship and brand awareness. But then, COVID hit.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Nonprofit Financial Reporting

Greater Giving

Reporting is a key aspect of nonprofit financial management. Besides promoting accountability at your organization, financial reporting is legally required according to government regulations for nonprofits. However, your reports can also provide insight into your organization’s financial situation. Let’s get started!

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